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        <title><![CDATA[2021 NCTE Annual Convention]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Each November thousands of literacy educators from across the country make the journey to a Convention that inspires their practice and rejuvenates their profession.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Conducting Inner-Outer Circle Discussions]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[This guide shares the steps to take to get more students talking by dividing the group into speaking and non-speaking circles.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Scott Filkins</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Facilitating Participation with Silent Conversations]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[This guide introduces silent conversations, a collaborative learning technique that has students
thinking, sharing, and reflecting about important questions—but through writing rather than talk.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Scott Filkins</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Teaching Reading with YA Literature: Complex Texts, Complex Lives]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[This book is designed to help teachers develop their own version of YA pedagogy and a vision for teaching YA lit in the middle and secondary classroom.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D.</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Art of the Doodle: Writing with Imagination]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Use independent, imaginative artwork and varied writing prompts to assess understanding of a given topic for a student body with differentiated needs.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Jenna Grites</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Professional Knowledge for the Teaching of Writing]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[With full recognition that writing is an increasingly multifaceted activity, we offer several principles that should guide effective teaching practice.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>National Council of Teachers of English</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Alice Walker in the Classroom: "Living by the Word"]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Carol Jago offers readers a handy guide for bringing this celebrated author's work into the classroom, including biographical information, ideas for literature circles using Walker's short stories, sample writing lessons using Walker's poems, suggestions for teaching The Color Purple, and a wealth of resources for further investigation of Alice Walker and her work.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Carol Jago</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Amy Tan in the Classroom: "The art of invisible strength"]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Offers high school teachers an activity-based approach to teaching the works of Amy Tan, especially The Joy Luck Club and The Opposite of Fate.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Renee H. Shea, Deborah Wilchek</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Judith Ortiz Cofer in the Classroom: A Woman in Front of the Sun]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Carol Jago offers ways to teach the works of Judith Ortiz Cofer in the high school English classroom.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Carol Jago</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Langston Hughes in the Classroom: "Do Nothin' till You Hear from Me"]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Carmaletta M. Williams provides high school teachers with background on Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance as well as help in teaching Hughes's poetry, short stories, novels, and autobiography.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Carmaletta Williams</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sandra Cisneros in the Classroom: "Do not forget to reach"]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The third volume in the NCTE High School Literature Series explores the joys of reading and teaching the stories and poems of noted Mexican American author Sandra Cisneros.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sherman Alexie in the Classroom: "This is not a silent movie. Our voices will save our lives."]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Provides high school teachers with teaching strategies, classroom activities, and student samples for teaching the works of Sherman Alexie.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Christa Umphrey, Anna Baldwin, Heather Bruce</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Zora Neale Hurston in the Classroom: "With a Harp and a Sword in My Hands"]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The book offers a practical approach to Hurston using a range of student-centered activities for teaching Hurston's nonfiction, short stories, and the print and film versions of Their Eyes Were Watching God.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Renee H. Shea, Deborah Wilchek</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Developing Academic Vocabulary]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/search/?strategy-guide-series=31161</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In this Strategy Guide Series, you'll find creative and compatible ways to build, maintain, and extend students' vocabulary across academic disciplines.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Using Generative Sentences to Apply Academic Vocabulary]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/using-generative-sentences-apply-31162.html</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In this guide, you will learn how to use generative sentences to give students opportunities to apply their knowledge of new words in writing.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Scott Filkins</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Using Disciplinary Facets to Deepen Academic Vocabulary Knowledge]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/using-disciplinary-facets-deepen-31163.html</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In this guide, you will learn how to use the disciplinary facets strategy to support vocabulary development across contexts and academic disciplines.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Scott Filkins</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Using Word Walls to Develop and Maintain Academic Vocabulary]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/using-word-walls-develop-31164.html</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In this guide, you will learn how to use Word Walls to support vocabulary development and retention.
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        <dc:creator>Scott Filkins</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Using Concept Circles to Develop Academic Vocabulary]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/using-concept-circles-develop-31166.html</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In this guide, you will learn how to use the Concept Circles strategy to support vocabulary development and comprehension of complex text.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Scott Filkins</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Evidence-based Discussions]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/search/?strategy-guide-series=31126</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[These Strategy Guides offer varied ways to support students as they develop the skills and habits necessary to participate in evidence-based conversations.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Be Fabulous: The Reading Teacher's Guide to Reclaiming Your Happiness in the Classroom]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/professional-library/fabulous-reading-teacher-guide-31121.html</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Scoggin merges her straight-talking blogger persona, Mrs. Mimi, with her years of research to help you rediscover who you are and redefine the type of literacy teacher you want to become. At the heart of this book is teacher happiness and empowerment—reconnect with your inner fabulous to give the best possible literacy instruction to your students.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Jennifer Scoggin</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Write Now! Empowering Writers in Today's K–6 Classroom]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/professional-library/write-empowering-writers-today-31122.html</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Writing instruction is front and center in today's classrooms. Gain insights from field leaders who provide ideas for using mentor texts, digital tools, vision and choice in writing workshop, multi-genre projects, and more to engage and grow today's diverse learners.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Kathy Ganske</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Writing Thief: Using Mentor Texts to Teach the Craft of Writing]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/professional-library/writing-thief-using-mentor-31120.html</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[It's been said that mediocre writers borrow while great writers steal. Teach your students to be great writers with over 90 practical ideas for using mentor texts and the traits to teach informational, narrative and persuasive writing to elementary students.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Ruth Culham</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[ICED: The Key to Elaboration]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Most students struggle when adding detail to their body paragraphs. This guide serves as a means of instruction and provides models for the students to master development.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Kristie-Anne Opaleski-DiMeo</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Consensus Decision Making]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/consensus-decision-making-31070.html</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[This strategy guide introduces Consensus Decision Making, a method for facilitating and engaging students in a critical discussion of the central ideas of a text. ]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Todd Dodson</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Power of Picture Books, The: Using Content Area Literature in Middle School]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/professional-library/power-picture-books-using-31094.html</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Featuring descriptions and activities for fifty exceptional titles, Mary Jo Fresch and Peggy Harkins offer a wealth of ideas for harnessing the power of picture books to improve reading and writing in the content areas.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Mary Jo Fresch, Margaret Harkins</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Powerful Content Connections]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The implementation of Common Core Standards means we have to rethink what we are teaching and how we teach it. Children are expected to dive deeper into more challenging texts, especially informational texts, right from the start of their school years. This book shows you how to create powerful connections that can strengthen primary-grade students' literacy skills while deepening their content knowledge.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Jennifer Altieri</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Classroom Strategies for Interactive Learning, 4th edition]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/professional-library/classroom-strategies-interactive-learning-20972.html</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[This popular collection provides literacy skill-building strategies for helping students learn in all curricular areas.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Doug Buehl</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Close Reading of Literary Texts]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/close-reading-literary-texts-31012.html</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[This guide provides strategies for choosing text that is appropriate for close reading and to plan for instruction.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Scott Filkins</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Promote Deep Thinking! How to Choose a Complex Text]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/promote-deep-thinking-choose-31023.html</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Complex texts promote deep thinking and critical analysis by students. Through close reading of a complex text, students' independent reading abilities also increase.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Jennifer Bekel, Master of Science in Education</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[Depend on the Text! How to Create Text-Dependent Questions]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Teachers need to create text-dependent questions to elicit close reading. When answering these questions, students learn to reread and think deeply about the text.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Jennifer Bekel, Master of Science in Education</dc:creator>
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